Located at the confluence of two continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul is a popular tourist destination in Turkey, which houses various museums, mosques, palaces, towers and other historic sites.
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Located at the confluence of two continents, Asia and Europe, Istanbul is a popular tourist destination in Turkey, which houses various museums, mosques, palaces, towers and other historic sites.
Full of historic sites, the city is visited for places like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque). Apart from these, other popular attractions of the city comprise Basilica Cistern, Galata Tower, Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, Dolmache Palace and Hippodrome.
Besides, the city also has some of the best markets for buying textile products and items like jewellery, metal ware, spices and brand imitations. Markets like Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are also popular with tourists. The European shores of Bosphorus are also frequented by tourists year-round.
The cultural centres and halls in the city host operas, musicals, ballets and other performances. Among other attractions are outdoor activities like hiking and aquatic sports such as diving and swimming. |
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The Archaeology Museum, locally known as Arkeoloji Muzesi, was built by the end of the 19th century. This museum has over 20 individual gallery spaces,...
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The Ataturk Museum was originally built in the year 1908 by the founder of modern day Turkey, Ataturk. It is in this house where he had lived and...
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Being the cultural centre of Turkey, Istanbul draws innumerable tourists every year. The cultural attractions include both modern as well as...
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The surrounding steep hills and beautiful countryside of Istanbul serve as major centres for outdoor activities in Istanbul.
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